Calif. Firm Recalls 864,000 Lbs. of Beef on E. coli Concerns

Huntington Meat Packing Inc. of Montebello, Calif., is recalling approximately 864,000 lbs. of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) discovered the problem during a Food Safety Assessment (FSA) which led to a more-thorough check of records at the company. Based on that review, the recall was ordered on ground beef produced by the firm from Jan. 5-15, 2010, and were shipped to distribution centers, restaurants, and hotels within California.

During a subsequent review of the establishment's records, FSIS also determined additional products produced and shipped in 2008 to be adulterated because they may have been contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. As a result, products produced from February 19, 2008 to May 15, 2008, are subject to recall.